A study of the fossilised fur of six mammals from the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods has found they were all greyish-brown ...

Our earliest mammalian ancestors avoided the dominant dinosaurs by only coming out at night and having uniformly dark, ...

People are being told that the fur trade not only sees animals suffering in filthy farms but they are also the breeding ...

Appearances can be deceiving in the animal kingdom. Some of the most charming creatures harbor hidden dangers beneath their ...

The new research is the first to look back at early mammals in full color. Using advanced fossil imaging methods and a ...

Do marmots need baths? Well, if you're one domesticated marmot, a nice warm bath might not be a bad idea. Find out more about ...

The de-extinction company Colossal Biosciences wants to bring back the woolly mammoth—starting with a very furry mouse.

A zoo in eastern China has been criticised for dyeing the fur of chow chow puppies to resemble tiger stripes, in a bid to ...

The Morris Animal Refuge in Center City hosts the 28th Annual Fur Ball later this month. The event celebrates animal welfare ...

Permafrost has the unique ability to (literally) freeze history in its tracks. The constant extreme freezing conditions ...

City Council is scheduled to vote Wednesday on a push that would ban the sale of new furs in Chicago. Proponents say a ban ...

Chicago was founded by fur traders. Now, it might soon kick them out. An ordinance banning the sale of new fur products advanced in the City Council Tuesday, setting up a final vote as soon as next ...